Kyle Croy is in his his sixth year as an assistant equipment manager with the University of Illinois. Croy is responsible for ordering, issuing, and overseeing all equipment needs for the Illini men's basketball, men's golf and women's soccer teams. A native of Champaign, Croy earned a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation from Illinois State University in 2005. He and his wife Melissa have a daughter, Allie, and reside in Champaign.